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Krystal Biotech is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Vyjuvek (previously called B-VEC), its topical gene therapy for people with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). The request was made in the form of a biologics license application or BLA — a type of marketing approval —…
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The European Commission has approved Amryt Pharma’s Filsuvez (Oleogel-S10) for the treatment of skin wounds in adults and children, ages 6 months and older, with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) or junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB). The decision makes Filsuvez, a topical gel, the first-ever therapy approved for EB wounds.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders’ (NORD) “Living Rare, Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum” is back in person on June 26 for a day of learning and networking in Cleveland, Ohio. The event, which brings together the rare disease community, will take place at the InterContinental Cleveland Conference…
As summer temperatures soar, columnist Patrice Williams worries about her son Jonah, whose rare disease is worsened by the heat.
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Becoming educated and informed about epidermolysis bullosa is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your EB journey.
There is no cure for EB yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about the approved and experimental therapies here.
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